Roasted Curry Cashews

These Roasted Curry Cashews make for a flavour-packed and protein rich snack. They’re easy to make and keep you full when you’re on the go!

Why I love these Curry Cashews

There are a few reasons why I can get behind this super delicious snack. 

First of all, I like to have something to break up the time in between meals so that I stay full, energized and happy (“hanger” is not wanted here). Because these nuts are shelf stable, I can take them with me wherever I go!

Secondly, the ingredient list and preparation are both so quick and simple.

Finally, you can prepare a large batch of these curried nuts so you have many days of snacks ready and available!

 

Ingredients needed

Snack time is meant to be quick and easy, which includes the ingredient list. All you need is:

• Raw cashews
  • Make sure you have raw, unsalted cashews for this recipe!
• Oil
  • I recommend using any kind of neutral oil like canola, avocado or a mild olive oil.
• Curry powder and salt
  • Feel free to add more curry powder than called for if you want a more potent flavour.

Optional ingredients

If you want to make these cashews a bit spicier, feel free to add ¼ to ½ teaspoon of chili powder to the mix! 

Alternatively, you could even drizzle some hot honey over the roasted cashews once they have had time to cool from the oven. Hello sweet and spicy cashews!

 

How to make Curry Cashews

Preparing these curry cashews will take you less than 5 minutes. You just have to allow for some roasting and cooling time and they will be ready to eat! Here’s how to make them:

1. In a bowl, drizzle the oil over the cashews. 
2. Sprinkle on the curry powder and salt and stir well. Make sure the cashews are evenly coated with the seasonings.
3. Spread the cashews out evenly on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on the cashews to make sure they don’t burn.
4. Let them sit for about 10 minutes before enjoying!

Storing roasted cashews

I recommend storing the roasted cashews in an airtight container in a cool and dark place. You could also store these in the fridge for prolonged freshness. They will be fresh for about 1 week.

You can also add these cashews into a trail mix with other nuts or seeds. They would pair well with almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and more. This trail mix would add even more variety to your snacking options!

They are also shelf stable so can be taken on long road trips or hikes without refrigeration.

 

Cashew nutrition

As a dietitian, I love that cashews are an excellent option as a healthy snack. They provide a variety of nutrients to keep you full and satisfied. The nutrition facts of 1 cup of cashews are as follows:

• 4 grams of fibre
• 23 grams of protein
• a variety of B vitamins
• a significant source of vitamin K
• minerals such as iron, magnesium, zinc and more!

These cashews are vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and gluten free. This recipe is NOT free from tree nuts so please be mindful if making these for anyone with a tree nut allergy.

Other ways to use cashews

If you have extra cashews ready to be used, you can pair them with a variety of different foods to make fun recipes. I’ve listed a few of my favourites below.

You could also blend cashews in a blender or food processor to create a cashew nut butter. Or toss them into a Thai curry to add an element of crunch!

 

More cashew recipes

• Cashew and Sweet Potato Curry
• Everything Bagel Cashews
• Cashew Bar with Chocolate Coating

I hope you love these Roasted Curry Cashews. If you make them, I would love to see your comment and rating below. It also makes my day seeing your creations of my recipes on Instagram- don’t forget to tag @allnutrition.rd!